Dolna Day School is hiring a Career Counsellor — Dolna Day School in Kolkata
Dolna Day SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Dolna Day School
- School
- Dolna Day School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.9L – ₹4.1L per year
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Compare against the market: School Counsellor salary in Kolkata
Job description
Overview
Career Counsellor — Dolna Day School at Dolna Day School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 54+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Dolna Day School, a CISCE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Career Counsellor.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and group support to students
- Coordinate with parents, teachers and external specialists
- Maintain confidential case records
- Support inclusion and wellbeing initiatives
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Degree in Psychology / Social Work / Special Education as relevant
About the school: Dolna Day School is a CISCE Day School in Kasba, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Dolna Day School
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
Working in a CISCE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
What is the salary for this Career Counsellor — Dolna Day School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Where exactly is Dolna Day School located?
The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
About Dolna Day School
Dolna Day School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1972, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Dolna Day School is a CISCE Day School in Kasba, Kolkata.
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